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M2.4 Depth: -0.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near 1 km E of Aromas, CA (United States)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 17:09:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near 1 km E of Aromas, CA (United States) on August 27, 2025 at 17:09 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. United States: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 232 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
-0.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 17:09:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
City
California
Source
usgs
Coordinates
36.88883, -121.63734
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: -0.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km -0.2 km
Shallow
-0.2 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (15.4 km)
Regional average: 15.4 km
Negative depth = focus above sea level (terrain elevation).
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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